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Benefits Of Therapeutic Recreation For Young Adults With Special Needs, Summer L. Esseff
Benefits Of Therapeutic Recreation For Young Adults With Special Needs, Summer L. Esseff
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
There are many benefits of therapeutic recreations; however, due to the lack of knowledge about the organizations and services available, many young adults with special needs are not able to fully participate within the community. The purpose of this project is to discover those benefits specifically for people who have special needs. Through a vast literature review and several interviews among local therapeutic recreation organizations, the findings indicate that therapeutic recreation provide many benefits that contribute to a person's physical, social, and all around quality of life and well-being.
Affects Of Extracurricular Activities On Youth In The Asd Population, Kristina Munyon
Affects Of Extracurricular Activities On Youth In The Asd Population, Kristina Munyon
Theses and Dissertations
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) lack the understanding of appropriate communication and social skills. Considerable research has proven that extracurricular activities boost numerous positive effects academically, emotionally, and behaviorally. Given that participating in extracurricular activities provide such outstanding benefits to overall quality of life, it is important to understand the opportunities presented to youth with ASD. Research suggests that poorer school districts who suffer budget cuts have been forced to reduce funding for extracurricular activities. Furthermore, more affluent school districts are able to seek extracurricular activities through private resources, in addition to their already plentiful selection of programs. This …